'It’s calling out people to be accountable': Gun violence declared a public health crisis

'It’s calling out people to be accountable': Gun violence declared a public health crisis

Cleveland City Council members declared gun violence a public health crisis in the city.The announcement came after a violent weekend and during a news conference ahead of Monday nights council meeting, where a resolution will be introduced and voted on.Councilman Richard Starr says they want to get to the root of the problem.Council President Blaine Griffin admits this isnt a new idea, but says new leaders are in place and new corporate partner…

Paying the experts who stop gun violence – NowKalamazoo

With support from philanthropy, Kalamazoo police, hospitals, higher education, and advocacy groups are creating a system where the people most directly involved in ending gun violence get trained and paid for their expertise and risk.